AmCham Ghana recently welcomed a delegation from the Indiana Agriculture Leadership Program (ALP) for an institutional briefing focused on how the Chamber supports U.S. businesses and helps shape Ghana’s investment and policy environment.

The session led by our CEO Doris Afanyedey, provided a comprehensive overview by our of AmCham Ghana’s role as the leading platform connecting U.S. companies, Ghanaian stakeholders, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s global network. Discussions highlighted how the Chamber translates membership into influence, visibility and opportunity through strategic advocacy, partnership facilitation, and market-entry support.

As an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, AmCham Ghana provides its members with direct access to advocacy and policy dialogue in Washington, as well as opportunities to participate in global initiatives led by the U.S.–Africa Business Center and high-level engagements held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly with African Heads of State.

The delegation gained insight into how AmCham Ghana’s sector committees drive advocacy, how member feedback informs policy engagement, and how the Chamber’s growing trade services support companies seeking to establish or expand operations in Ghana.

The visit reinforced the importance of private-sector collaboration in strengthening the U.S.–Ghana business relationship and advancing a more predictable and competitive environment for investment.

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AmCham Ghana brought together members and the U.S. Embassy’s Economic Section, U.S. Commercial Service, and USDA Foreign Agricultural Service for a practical briefing aimed at deepening engagement and unlocking new opportunities for U.S.–Ghana trade and investment.

Opening the session, our CEO, Doris Kafui Afanyedey, emphasised that AmCham Ghana serves as the critical link between policy and the private sector. She encouraged companies to actively tap into Embassy support systems and share real-time business experiences so that dialogue can translate into meaningful solutions and stronger commercial outcomes.

Economic Counselor Raimonds Palovskis, Commercial Counselor Rachel Kreissl, and Regional Agricultural Counselor Mariano Beillard provided an overview of how their teams track economic trends, address regulatory and market access challenges, and support companies through market intelligence, advocacy, and trade facilitation.

A key message throughout the session was clear: the private sector’s voice matters. Timely and data-driven feedback from member companies strengthens reporting to Washington, supports advocacy efforts, and helps improve Ghana’s overall business climate.

Members also discussed evolving trade frameworks, AGOA utilization, and SPS compliance, with a focus on practical ways to engage early and collaborate through AmCham working groups.